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Civil and Corporate Law
Contracts, shareholding structures and civil liability handled as part of your business strategy, not as a formality.
Most corporate disputes are born long before the lawsuit: in a generic contract, in a shareholders' agreement that was never signed, in a termination clause nobody read. By the time the dispute surfaces, the room to negotiate has already shrunk.
We work on both fronts. On the advisory side, we design contracts and corporate structures that hold up in practice. In litigation, we run the dispute with a clear reading of risk, cost and timing, so the decision to fight or settle is yours and is an informed one.
What we handle in Civil and Corporate Law
Choose a matter and see how we work, what you receive and the most common questions.
Civil Contracts
Drafting, review and disputes over private contracts, with clauses that still work when the relationship changes.
See matterCommercial Contracts
Supply, distribution, partnership and B2B service agreements drafted to sustain operations and limit exposure.
See matterCorporate and Shareholder Law
Articles of association, shareholder agreements, partner entry and exit, and disputes, with clear decision rules.
See matterCivil Liability
Defense and claims for material, moral and reputational damages, with a strategy from the very first step.
See matterBusiness Negotiations
Legal support for negotiations, letters of intent, confidentiality and renegotiations, before a deal turns into a dispute.
See matterHow we work
Audit of the contracts in use
We review the instruments your company already signs, flag the clauses that create exposure and deliver corrected versions, with a house standard for each type of commercial relationship.
Drafting and negotiating contracts
We draft supply, services, distribution, partnership, confidentiality and licensing agreements, and we sit at the negotiating table whenever the client wants legal presence in the room.
Corporate structuring and reorganisation
Articles of association, shareholders' agreements, entry and exit of partners, vesting and non-compete clauses, and buyout valuation rules under the Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 10,406/2002).
Debt recovery and collection
Out-of-court notices, protest of debt instruments, enforcement proceedings and collection claims, with a prior assessment of how likely recovery is before you spend on litigation.
Defence in civil liability claims
Representation in claims for material damages, moral damages and harm to image brought by consumers, business partners or competitors.
Legal opinions for shareholder decisions
When the board needs formal backing, we deliver a written opinion with full reasoning, scenarios and a clear recommendation.
Why work with us
Advisory and litigation under one roof
The lawyer who drafts the contract knows how those clauses behave before a judge, and the lawyer who litigates feeds that experience back into the next contract.
Business language
You get a clear recommendation on what to do, with the risk explained in terms of cost, timing and impact on the operation.
Based in Recife, acting nationwide
We follow matters in other Brazilian states and before the higher courts, while you keep a single point of contact.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a corporate lawyer in Brazil cost?
It depends on the format: fees can be charged per matter, by billable hour or as a monthly retainer for ongoing advisory work. In a first conversation we assess the volume and profile of your operation and present a written proposal with a defined scope. The Pernambuco Bar Association (OAB/PE) fee schedule serves as a floor reference.
Does my company need a lawyer even without pending litigation?
Yes, and that is precisely when legal work costs least. A well drafted contract, an organised shareholding structure and an internal approval policy prevent disputes that later take years. Preventive advice is the cheapest way to use the law.
What is a shareholders' agreement and when is it needed?
It is the document that sets out, among the partners, the rules on decision making, entry, exit, succession and deadlock resolution. It is advisable from day one and essential whenever there is more than one partner, an investor, or partners holding different stakes.
How long do I have to collect a contractual debt in Brazil?
The general limitation period for contractual claims is ten years, but shorter periods apply depending on the nature of the claim, as set out in article 206 of the Brazilian Civil Code. That is why the first step after a default is to confirm which period applies to your case before opening any negotiation.
Do you serve companies based outside Recife or outside Brazil?
Yes. The firm is based in Recife and serves clients across Brazil and abroad, remotely and in person when the matter requires it, including proceedings before courts in other regions and the higher courts.
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Is your operation resting on contracts you have actually read?
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